E30 suspension question
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The common counsel has agreed... 16" wheels it is. What's next on our agenda?
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Well then 16's it is. Maybe. I do know they cost a bit less and tires are cheap
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Well then 16's it is. Maybe. I do know they cost a bit less and WIDE tires are PLENTIFUL IF YOU WANT TALL SIDEWALLS FOR MUSTANG AND F-BODY APPLICATIONS
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I know I wasnt thrilled with the 235/245 width 16" tire selection
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What about 225/50? That should fit without looking monster truck.
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ClassE what year and model is your car?
1989 325is
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I have another question. Witch e30's if any come with a LSD? Otherwise what am I looking at cost wise to put one in?
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Optiona on all models. You can snag a diff up for $250 or less. E28 diff's will sawp in to if you change the cover and side flanges.
Would I just reuse the cover and side flanges from the exsisting diff thats on the car?
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Optiona on all models. You can snag a diff up for $250 or less. E28 diff's will sawp in to if you change the cover and side flanges.
Would I just reuse the cover and side flanges from the exsisting diff thats on the car?
Yes
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Well thats awesome. A LSD for my e92 is about 900-1000 bucks
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Whats would be the best rear end gearing?
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$50?? I need your supplier.
Best gearing depends on your planned usage, street , highway, track, autocross
3.73 is the stock diff and a good fit for the non boosted m20 in the MT 325i/is. 4.10 is stock for the 318is
More detail here on choices:
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3.73 really is spot on and the easiest ratio to find. I did a 3.73 for a year after i did my manual swap and it fit the car real well. I was craving more acceleration and I ran a 4.10 for a few years and the extra short 1st gear drove me nuts. Passing rarely required downshifting though. I now have a 2.93 (because of the snail) and the long 1st gear is a lot nicer for driving around town. Ideally i would have a 3.25 diff but i wasnt able to find one locally.
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I have a diff out of an e28 that is LSD and 3.something, need to clean up the tag more but I will let ya know.
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I have a diff out of an e28 that is LSD and 3.something, need to clean up the tag more but I will let ya know.
So you might have one available if I need it once I get a car? I have to wait for tax return cash before I can pick up a car. I would like to have all my details worked out for the most part in advanced.
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I am running koni yellows with vogtland springs and my e30 rides great. Racelands tend to blow shocks pretty quick from what I heard from friends that have them. Plus the general ride isn't very great.
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I am running koni yellows with vogtland springs and my e30 rides great. Racelands tend to blow shocks pretty quick from what I heard from friends that have them. Plus the general ride isn't very great.
How low is your car on that setup? Could you post some pics?
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